Waterfall Junction, the 3-acre interactive children's garden created as part of the Destination Riverbanks expansion, is now open to the public at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. The enchanting play area fosters a whole day of fun in the sun with features like a dino dig, vegetable garden, sprawling...

The most wonderful time of the year is here! Start hanging your stockings by the chimney with care because Kris Kringle is coming to Columbia, SC. Stock up on candy canes and check out these festive highlights from Thanksgiving to New Years in The New Holiday Hot Spot. Christmas holiday...

Beware, ghastly ghouls are lurking around every corner of Columbia, SC this October. Enjoy the crisp weather while sipping apple cider and carving the perfect Jack O' Lantern. The BOO! Southern Hot Spot is filled with hair-raising Halloween attractions like trick-or-treating events, fall foliage...

Use our list of five things to do to help you find the perfect ways to celebrate the weekend. Don’t forget to check out our calendar of events for even more happenings throughout the Columbia region. music Relax and unwind this weekend by dancing the night away and enjoying some good tunes. NOH...

Jump headfirst into all that's going on in Columbia, SC this holiday weekend! From music and plays to outdoor adventures and special Memorial Day events, we’ve got everything you need to make this weekend memorable. Keep reading for six suggestions on things to do over the next few days, but also...

Another weekend, another chance to enjoy the many offerings of Columbia, SC! As always, there are plenty of activities going on throughout the region this weekend, so scroll on through for ideas on five things to do listed below, but don’t forget to also check out our calendar of events for the...

As National Travel and Tourism Week continues today, we encourage you to celebrate the tourism industry, its dedicated workers and the impact travel has on our community. The travel effect proves the travel industry has a measurable and purposeful impact on our lives, businesses and the nation's...

As National Travel and Tourism Week continues today, we encourage you to celebrate the tourism industry, its dedicated workers and the impact travel has on our community. The travel effect proves the travel industry has a measurable and purposeful impact on our lives, businesses and the nation's...

By Mady Rodrigues-Raby Ten-year old Mady lives in the Greater Toronto Area with her parents, two dogs and two cats. She loves to travel and is committed to helping nature and all its creatures. Her family went on a trip to South Carolina, and you can read below about the fun she had in The New...

From concerts to one-of-a-kind art exhibits, the Columbia region is absolutely packed with a wide range of things to do this weekend. Take a look at our six suggestions below, but also be sure to check out our calendar of events for even more happenings in The New Southern Hot Spot!...